John crossing a creek amid brilliant fall colors on the Pilgrim Creek ride. Below the snow line
(6,000 feet), it was a beautiful fall day and the ride was great.

Great Falls Bicycle Club Rides

Classifications and Rules

Classifications – All rides will be given a classification of "A" to "D" based on the pace of the ride and the frequency of stops to regroup. "A" rides are slowest; "A" and "B" rides have frequent to semi-frequent stops. On "C" and "D" rides there is no obligation to wait for slower riders if route directions are given.

Click for a list of Road Rides that members may pursue on the Wednesday Night rides, at other times – or that you may want to try yourself.

Please let John Juras know if you are willing to lead a ride.


Tuesday women's mountain bike group ride. Join Erin for this new ride. It will be a fun and laid-back. All abilities welcome. The goal is just to get more women out riding and have a good time. We'll shoot for 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Rainbow Dam Overlook. We can ride as far as the group wants. We'll do the first ride May 3. If you're interested but Mondays don't work for you, shoot Erin an e-mail, or give her a call at 406-531-0162 and we can try to coordinate a day that works best for everyone. Note: This is a new day, changed from Mondays.

Every Tuesday and Thursday road training rides meet 5:30 p.m. at Gibson Park.  Route varies.  Class D ride. Show and Go!

Every Thursday recreational road ride meets 6 p.m., Gibson Park Bandshell, weather permitting. This is a "show-and-go" ride where those who attend select the route and distance, typically 20 to 30 miles, with regrouping. Class B ride.

Wednesday evening mountain bike rides. Come check out the sweet North Shore trails with Henry and company. Meet at the Ryan Dam trailhead at 6:30 p.m. and ride till dark.

Bike Polo every Thursday at Riverside Tennis Courts. Meet 6 p.m. for a fun hour of playing polo on your bicycle. For more info, contact Nathan Bosch.

Mark your calendar

Other recreational stuff

Some ride opportunities in Helena, too. Check out their events schedule.

Tueday Night Kayaking Lessons: Tuesday nights, 7 - 10 p.m., Natatorium, $10 per lesson. Time to widen your activity horizons. The teachers are great. You'll be rolling up from underwater in no time.

Sept ?? -- GFBC MTB Race.

NOTE: BAD WEATHER OR MUDDY TRAIL CONDITIONS CANCELS ALL RIDES All riders must have a signed club-membership form and a helmet to participate in a club ride! Membership forms will be available at each ride. To propose/schedule a ride, send a message. You also may click here for a Ride Information Form. Send the form to John Juras, by email, or at:

John Juras
220 Woodland Estates Road
Great Falls, MT 59404

• • Bad weather cancels all rides unless otherwise noted! • •

Still looking for ride leaders.
Please email John Juras or Erin Madison to lead a ride!

Add Your Favorite Ride Here!

Whenever you choose.
Wherever you like to go
Ride Leader
just send the info to John Juras.

These local bike shops are sponsors of the Great Falls Bicycle Club: